Nasciturus is a post/sludge metal band founded in 2011, reactivated in 2020 as a result of the fascination with black metal, traditional polish music and local folk fairy tales. Maintained in the convention of a power trio, the band is trying to introduce its own form to the black metal tradition – dressed in lyrics based on an old local stories and legends. In 2021, Nasciturus recorded the first live demo “Faber ferrarius“, in 2023 two songs from the demo were included in the compilation “Outsider Metal Kompilace (Scény Slezských Jurodivců)“.
The time has come to show raw and dinginess of black metal!
“Fabulae” is an album created out of devotion to local stories, in particular the legends and tales of the Beskid Mountains. Musically, it circulates between genres, staying in none for long, but always fitting the definition of black metal. The texts are inspired by more or less fantastic events – they are mainly based on stories collected and edited by Andrzej Potocki. Three instruments, three voices, seven poems, seven songs – recorded and produced as organically as possible, so that the atmosphere of uniqueness accompanies each listening session.
Debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Dominik Cynar at Dirty Sound Studio. The album features two guests: Michał Barszcz (solo in “Pomirki“) and Łukasz Sarkowicz (solo in “Pokuta“). Cover artwork and inside graphics was done by Rafał „Czarnuch” Chruścicki. Graphic design by Jakub Dyrkacz. “Fabulae” will be released April 30, 2025 in digital format and jewelcase CD by Polish label Via Nocturna (pre-order here)
TRACKLIST:
1. Pomirki 2. Ogniem uzdrowion 3. Potrójnie przez ziemię wypluty 4. O Czudca powstaniu 5. Pieklisko we Wróblowej 6. Silva Populo 7. Pokuta
Preceding the release of MÜTTERLEIN‘s third full-length album, “Amidst the Flames, May Our Organs Resound“, the solo project of French composer Marion Leclercq (ex-OVERMARS) unveils a second new offering. ‘Wounded Grace‘ is a haunting convergence of sinister melodies and crushing intensity, steeped in unrelenting tension.
Marion narrates:
“‘Wounded Grace‘ was written during a time when I was reflecting on the pain endured by women, especially those who have been victims of violence and assault. The song speaks to the deep, silent suffering of those whose pain is often ignored, whose voices are silenced. When I refer to ‘faceless sisters’, I’m thinking of the countless women whose experiences are erased, forgotten, or dismissed.
I am still deeply shocked by how the voices of survivors are treated, particularly in my country. It feels like society is quick to silence them, to question their truth, or to diminish their pain. This song was born from that shock and the frustration of witnessing this systemic disregard.
The composition of the track was raw and emotional, reflecting the grief, but also the quiet strength that remains in the face of such violence. It’s about how grace is shattered, but how, despite everything, something endures. I didn’t set out to make a grand statement, but I felt this song was important because it captures both the trauma and the resilience of women who are too often left unheard.“
“Amidst the Flames, May Our Organs Resound” will be released on CD, vinyl (including an exclusive DMP vinyl variant) and digital on May 9th. A special t-shirt design will accompany the launch. Pre-orders are possible via DMP’s EU, US, and Bandcamp shops.
MÜTTERLEIN is the solo project of Marion Leclercq (ex-OVERMARS), composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist.
Adopted in 2014, this pseudonym is a nod to the nightmarish yet fragile work of NICO, who in many ways deconstructed the unbearable myth of ‘femininity’ imposed on us.
Musically, MÜTTERLEIN mixes Post-Punk savagery, Doom, Noise, Industrial and Black Metal to create a vast universe of Post-Metal experimentation.
First album, “Orphans Of The Black Sun” – released in 2016 on Sundust Records, a label co-run by Vindsval from BLUT AUS NORD – leaned towards the Post-Punk and Doom registers using minimalist, cold instrumentation to create a record organic and ritualistic as a witch-dance around a fire.
In 2020, MÜTTERLEIN responded to an invitation by the artist LIMBES (ex-BLURR THROWER) to create a mirror piece to his epic 25 minute track entitled “Vérité” (French for Truth) for a split release issued in 2021 by LADLO. The free format allowed MÜTTERLEIN to experiment even further, constructing a slow, desolate dreamscape of doom-laden Dark Ambient.
“Bring Down The Flags“, MÜTTERLEIN‘s second album, was released in late 2021 by Debemur Morti Productions. Dark, haunting and immediate, the album incorporated more electronic sounds and blackened Industrial atmospheres to serve a more direct subject and voice.
After a couple of years performing both solo and alongside TREHA SEKTORI following the release of “Bring Down The Flags“, Marion helped forge a new entity, EITRIN, in collaboration with Dehn Sora (THROANE, TREHA SEKTORI) and Vindsval (BLUT AUS NORD). The alliance was conceived to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Debemur Morti Productions, with an instinctive and impassioned self-titled debut album released in December 2023. As a crowning moment, both MÜTTERLEIN and EITRIN graced the stage at the label’s own Servants of Chaos festival in October 2024.
In early 2025, MÜTTERLEIN unveiled plans for a third album, “Amidst the Flames, May Our Organs Resound“, a work that delves into the profound scars left by oppression throughout history. Anchored by an abrasive and darkly cinematic industrial soundscape, “Amidst the Flames…” is set to be released on May 9th.
Rockshots Records and Lay Of The Autumn proudly present the official music video for “Lost In Your Eyes,” one of the most successful songs from the band’s debut album, Of Love And Sorrow, which was released on October 25th, 2024. “Lost In Your Eyes” combines orchestral and symphonic power metal elements to create an energetic yet emotional sound. Fast solos, dynamic arrangements, and ERIA’s expressive vocals bring the song to life and capture the feeling of being completely lost in someone’s gaze.
The video visually amplifies the emotional weight of the track with evocative imagery that mirrors the wonder, vulnerability, and intensity expressed in the music. With their distinctive aesthetic, Lay Of The Autumn offers a powerful visual counterpart to one of their most resonant songs.
Following the release of other standout tracks such as “Thrown Away”, this new video confirms the band’s strength in pairing emotional storytelling with grandiose metal arrangements. Their debut album, Of Love And Sorrow, features 10 tracks blending Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Melodic Death Metal, and cinematic influences mixed and mastered by Ettore Rigotti (Disarmonia Mundi) at The Metal House Studios, ensuring a rich, powerful, and polished sound.
With “Lost In Your Eyes”, Lay Of The Autumn continue to explore the emotional core of their music creating a journey that resonates deeply with fans of Nightwish, Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius.
Watch the official video now and experience one of the most moving tracks from “Of Love And Sorrow”!
Track Listing: 1 – When It Rains – 2:27 2 – Flowing Tears – 5:52 3 – Lost In Your Eyes – 5:51 4 – After All This Time? Always – 5:44 5 – Thrown Away – 5:53 6 – Undergo Deconstruction – 5:55 7 – Love You To Death – 6:20 8 – Si Sta Come D’Autunno Sugli Alberi Le Foglie – 5:02 9 – Of Love And Sorrow – 5:59 10 – Who Is To Blame – 5:39
Cover artwork, logo and layout by Mattias Norén
Lay Of The Autumn are:
Main Singer: Iryna Eria Boyarkina – ERIA Growl Singer: Andrea Gambaro Keyboards/Composition: Davide Scuteri Music Guitar: Davide Lovecchio Bass: Cesare Ferrari Drums: Michele Olmi Mix and Mastering: Ettore Rigotti at The Metal House Music Label: Rockshots Records Moviemaker: Moviedel Productions Photos: Flarescape Cover artwork: ProgArt Media – Artwork by Mattias Norén Jewel Designer: helenaromanova
Band To Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Delirious Nomad With Limited Edition Dean Guitar, Special Live Sets, And More!
Following two festival performances – Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio respectively – heavy metal icons ARMORED SAINT will enter the studio next month to begin recording their long-awaited ninth studio album, tentatively slated for a Spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records.
In September, the band will join W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK shows before returning to the States to support legendary guitarist Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US Tour. ARMORED SAINT will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, with a five-song micro set of songs from the record throughout the tour.
To further commemorate the cornerstone record, the band is making available a special Delirious Nomad wrapped guitar from Dean Guitars. Each guitar is signed by the band. Presales will be announced in the coming week.
Elaborates vocalist John Bush, “What up, Saints? We want to give you all a heads up with what’s happening with us this year. First, we’ve been writing songs for the upcoming new record, and we are just about done! We are going into 606 Studios next month to record drums for five songs. The plan still stands for an early Spring 2026 release. We have two rad festivals dates in May: Bangers Open Air and Sonic Temple Festival. Then we’ll be joining our friends, W.A.S.P., for three shows in Britain in September which includes Newcastle where we’ve never played and London at the Eventim Apollo — formerly the legendary Hammersmith Odeon. We are psyched!
“Then we’ll do nine more shows in the US in October with one of the best rock guitar players to ever walk the earth: Michael Schenker. We will be doing something special on these particular dates. In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Delirious Nomad, we will be playing micro sets from that record. We’ll play other classic SAINT tunes as well of course!
“Finally, we will do three headlining shows at the end of this tour in El Paso, Texas, where we haven’t played since 1984, Las Vegas, Nevada, and at the infamous Glass House for the first time ever in Pomona, California. Lots on the plate. Thanks for all the love as always.”
Exclusive Delirious Nomad VIP upgrades for all ARMORED SAINT US dates are available now at: national-acts.com/armoredsaint. See all confirmed dates below.
ARMORED SAINT: 5/02/2025 Bangers Open Air – São Paulo, BR ** 5/09/2025 Sonic Temple Fest – Columbus, OH **
w/ W.A.S.P.: 9/26/2025 Newcastle O2 City Hall – Newcastle, GB 9/27/2025 O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, GB 9/28/2025 Eventim Apollo Hammersmith – London, GB
w/ Michael Schenker: 10/02/2025 Canyon Club – Agora Hills, CA 10/03/2025 Saban Theater – Los Angeles, CA 10/04/2025 The Grove – Anaheim, CA 10/05/2025 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA 10/07/2025 Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ 10/08/2025 National Hispanic Cultural Center – Albuquerque, NM 10/10/2025 Trees – Dallas, TX 10/11/2025 Tobin Center – San Antonio, TX 10/12/2025 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX 10/14/2025 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX ^ 10/16/2025 Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV ^ 10/17/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA ^ ** Festival Date ^ ARMORED SAINT Headlining Date
ARMORED SAINT: John Bush – vocals Jeff Duncan – guitars Phil Sandoval – guitars Joey Vera – bass Gonzo Sandoval – drums
The mighty WARKINGS return from Valhalla with a battle cry for the end times! Their new studio album, Armageddon, is set for release on July 4, 2025, via Napalm Records. Today, on “WARKINGS Wednesday”, the warriors unveil the album’s title track and first single, “Armageddon”, igniting a power metal storm of fire and steel.
Since their formation in 2018, WARKINGS have cemented their place in the power metal scene. They have conquered festival stages, played alongside legends like Powerwolf, HammerFall, and Subway To Sally, and built a devoted fanbase that has chanted their anthems at Europe’s biggest stages, including Wacken Open Air. Check out the official music video for “Armageddon” below for a first taste of the new album and make sure to pre-order your copy now!
The Viking comments: “For the monks of Lindisfarne, we were the end of the world … and it came with axes and fire.”
The five warriors in WARKINGS have once again taken up their weapons to bring the legends of their past to life with mighty power metal anthems. Each of them carries the memories of great battles within, and now, the time has come to unleash these stories upon the world alongside the indomitable sorceress Morgana le Fay.
The band’s fifth album, Armageddon, is a journey through some of history’s most pivotal conquests—moments where warriors stood firm, empires crumbled, and the world was forever changed. From the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in “Armageddon” to the thunderous legacy of “Genghis Khan”, and the tragic fall of the Knights Templar on “Hangman’s Night”, WARKINGS breathe fire into forgotten chapters of the past. The epic finale “Kings of Ragnarök” calls on fans to rise and fight alongside gods in the last battle.
The new album features high quality guests – Dominum (“Hangman’s Night”), Orden Ogan (“Genghis Khan”) and Subway to Sally (“Stahl auf Stahl”) lend their weapons to the mighty kings. Adding to the sonic arsenal, Armageddon was produced by Felix Heldt and mixed/mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Powerwolf, Amaranthe). The band teamed up with further musicians to write some battle hymns on this album: Eike Freese (Dark Age, Lord of the Lost) lends his power to “Genghis Khan”, Jan S. Mischon (Saltatio Mortis) joins on “Varangoi”, and Ken Kängström (Follow The Cypher, Sabaton) co-wrote “Kingdom Come”.
With Armageddon, WARKINGS prove that history is not only written by rulers and conquerors—it is shaped by those who fought in their name. This album offers a glimpse into the experiences of those who stood at the brink of their own end—their personal Ragnarök, their own Armageddon. Honoring these fearless warriors, WARKINGS deliver yet another epic, destined to triumph in every battle!
WARKINGS comment: “Armageddon is not just the end — it’s the moments in history that changed the world forever. This album is a tribute to the warriors and shieldmaidens who faced the battles that shaped their world.”
Armageddon track listing: 1. To Lindisfarne… 2. Armageddon 3. Genghis Khan (feat. Orden Ogan) 4. Kingdom Come 5. Morgana’s incantation 6. Circle of witches 7. Kings of Ragnarök 8. Call to Arms 9. Troops of immortality 10. Nightfall 11. Hangman’s night (feat. Dominum) 12. Varangoi 13. Here comes the rain 14. Stahl auf Stahl (feat. Subway to Sally)
Experience WARKINGS Live: 31.05.25 AT – Kufstein / Festung Kufstein 14.06.25 DE – Burg Abenberg / Feuertanz-Festival 19.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 27.-28.06.25 DE – Härtsfeldsee / Rock am Härtsfeldsee 03.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz 04.07.25 DE – Mühlheim a. d. Ruhr / Castle Rock 05.07.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal + Hammer King (Album Release-Show) 10.-12.07.25 AT – Leoben / Area 53 – Festival 11.07.25 DE – Saarbrücken / Powerwolf SB-Open-Air 12.07.25 DE – Balingen / RV Bang-Festival 13.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock 24.07.25 DE – Bremen / Seebühne 25.07.25 DE – Burg Creuzburg / Burg Creuzburg 30.07.-02.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken 06.-09.08.25 ES – Villena/Alicante / Leyendas del Rock 09.08.25 DE – Aach / Lake Constance / Das grosse Treffen
WARKINGS are: Tribune – War Chant Crusader – Steelwing Spartan – War Drums Viking – Battle Axe Morgana le Fay – Unholy Evocations
Swedish sea marauders YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are ready to set sail with the third single “The Cranker” taken from their sixth full-length ´Til the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead, out this Friday, April 11, 2025 via Napalm Records. Kicking off the sonic journey, “The Cranker” is a darkly captivating tale, inspired by the Swedish folk song Hårgalåten. It tells the story of an unfortunate crew lured by the devil, disguised as a handsome fiddler, and thrown into an endless, frenzied dance to the ocean’s depths. Hypnotic fiddles, pounding drums, and raw harmonies bring this chilling tale to life.
Following their monumental performance at Wacken Open Air 2023 and blockbuster tour in 2024, the beloved renegades invite fans on a thrilling journey through the lives of 18th-century sailors on ´Til the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead. The album masterfully blends poignant ballads and raucous anthems, weaving tales of camaraderie, loss, and fleeting joy against the relentless backdrop of the open sea. YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS will be on tour throughout the year, heading out with pagan folk band Faun in the fall – more info can be found on the band’s website.
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS on “The Cranker”: “’The Cranker’ is inspired by a traditional Swedish folk song, Hårgalåten, following a common Scandinavian folklore theme where the Devil lures the youth to immoral acts which finally leads to their death. In our narrative, the Devil is a handsome fiddler whose alluring tunes tricks the crew into an endless dance to the bottom of the ocean.”
´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead satisfies all the wanderlust hearths out there with a variety of hymns like “Waves Away”, a sorrowful yet beautiful ballad that captures the bittersweet essence of life at sea and “As The Tree Falls” is a haunting maritime ballad of love, loss, and fate and acoustic textures to explore themes of love and loss. The full range and variation of the sea – stormy, shallow and romantic – captured in one album.
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS say about the album: “We wrote this album as a haunting voyage through the precarious lives of 18th-century sailors, exploring the omnipresence of death and loss on the open seas. The twelve tracks weave together tales of tragedy, camaraderie, and fleeting triumphs, highlighting the sailors’ resilience in the face of their ephemeral existence. ´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead is a lament for those lost to the depths and a meditation of gallows humour on the fragility of life under the shadow of the mast.”
Pre-order your copy of ´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead NOW
´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead track listing: 1. The Cranker 2. Waves Away 3. A Final Toast for Oliver Cromwell 4. Raise Your Glass 5. A Hardworking Crew 6. As the Tree Falls 7. Whydah Galley 8. Chained Below 9. Ships Lost at Sea 10. Here’s to the Royal Navy 11. Mates Together 12. Sailmaker’s Song
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS Live 2025
Album Release Shows 18.04.25 NL – Schijndel / Paaspop 19.04.25 NL – Leiden / Gebr. De Nobel 20.04.25 DE – Essen / Don’t Panic 22.04.25 PL – Warsaw / VooDoo 23.04.25 DE – Dresden / Blauer Salon 24.04.25 CZ – Prague / Modra Vopice 25.04.25 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia
Festivals 28.-29.05.25 DE – Rastede / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 18.-20.07.25 UK – Sudeley Castle & Gardens / Fantasy Forest 26.-27.07.25 DE – Bückeburg / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 31.07.-01.08.25 NL – Lisse / Castlefest 05.09.25 DE – Bornich / Freiluftbühne Loreley – In Extremo Jubiläumskonzert 06.-07.09.25 DE – Luhmühlen / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum
World HEX Tour 2025 YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS as support for Faun 19.09.25 DE – Hannover / Theater am Aegi 20.09.25 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg – Ronda 21.09.25 FR – Paris / Trianon 23.09.25 GB – London / Islington Assembly Hall 24.09.25 GB – Manchester / Band on the Wall 26.09.25 DE – Ludwigsburg / Theatersaal – Forum Ludwigsburg 27.09.25 CZ – Prague / Meet Factory 28.09.25 PL – Krakow / Klub Studio 29.09.25 PL – Warsaw / Progresja 01.10.25 BE – Sint-Niklaas / the Casino 03.10.25 FR – Lyon / Rayonne 04.10.25 DE – Neunkirchen / Gebläsehalle 05.10.25 DE – Weimar / Weimarhalle 07.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Gewandhaus 08.10.25 AT – Vienna / Arena Wien 10.10.25 IT – Trezzo sull Adda / Live Club 11.10.25 CH – Zurich / X-tra 12.10.25 DE – Nuremberg / Meistersingerhalle 23.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Tonhalle 24.10.25 DE – Berlin / Admiralspalast 25.10.25 DE – Munich / Circus Krone Bau 26.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Capitol 28.10.25 DE – Hamburg / Laeiszhalle
About YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS: More than 15 years have passed since the band was founded after a drunken night at a pirate themed floating bar in the middle of their Swedish hometown, Umeå. After successfully gaining fame across the seas around the world, they now have a bunch of buccaneers following their every move. These free looters can look forward to experiencing these powerful tracks live during the band’s electrifying April 2025 tour. With their immersive storytelling, raw energy, and deeply moving performances, YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are set to transform each venue into a vessel of high-seas adventure. Prepare to be swept away by a musical odyssey that brings the spirit of the ocean to life, one shanty at a time.
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are: Anders “Nobility” Nyberg – cembalo, miniature piano, lead vocals Anton “Quinton Taljenblock” Teljebäck – viola pomposa, fiddle, cello, kalimba, mandolin, pump organ, death whistle Björn “Bellows” Malmros – squeezebox, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica, lead vocals Eva “The Navigator” Maaherra Lövheim – violin and vocals Evelina “Harpy” Rolon – harp, vocals Frida “Freebird af Wærmaland” Granström – violin, viola, vocals Hampus “Monkey Boy” Holm – flipped bass drum, percussion, vocals Ina “Battery” Molin – cajon, marimba, timpani, tubular bells, vocals Jens “Shanghai” Tzan Choong – 5-string banjo, sitar, guitar, vocals Jim “Silent Jim” Sundström – mandolino, mandola, lead vocals Jonas “Hogeye McGinn” Nilsson – 5-string banjo, guitar, vocals Lovisa “Quick Fhinn” Fhinn – cajon, bodhrán, marching drum, timpani, spoons, jaw harp, lead vocals Magda “Magda Malvina Märlprim, also Magpie by repute” Andersson – lute guitar, lead vocals Martin “Scurvy Ben” Gavelin – cajon, darbuka, percussion, vocals Peter “Quartermaster Blackpowder Pete” Mollwing – lead vocals Richard “Old Red” Larsson – ukulele bass, guitar, vocals Stina “Filthylocks” Hake – whistles, lead vocals William “Shameless Will” Hallin – vocals
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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